It was the perfect scene. Cold, wet and drizzly on Bridgeway Avenue, hurrying up the steps to the first stop on my Sausalito Gingerbread House Tour at CIBO Caffè and the deliciously cozy atmosphere of hot drinks, delicious food and gingerbread...

First Stop: CIBO Caffè

Until you've actually completed the Sausalito Gingerbread House Tour, it's impossible to appreciate how perfect an activity it is on a chilly December day.

Brainchild of the ever-vibrant Sausalito Chamber of Commerce, the 10th Annual Sausalito Gingerbread House Tour has snowballed from a tiny handful of local businesses to a full-on explosion of creativity, harnessing the vibrancy of Sausalito in all its glory! So pack up the kids, appreciate the ease of parking in downtown Sausalito in this lightly-touristed time of year, and check out some amazing gingerbread creations...